Comprehensive Computer Classes

You Can Learn to Use a Computer Independently with Vision Loss

If you are new to using a computer or new to using adaptive technology, our comprehensive computer classes are the perfect option for you.

Taught by a trained educational professional who uses the adaptive technology on a daily basis, these classes are practical and thorough. Our training environment is supportive and friendly, encouraging you to master the skills and become an independent user.

The curriculum includes four topic areas: Introduction to Windows and Adaptive Technology, MS Word, Internet and Email, and MS Excel. Classes meet for 3 hours, 2 or 3 times a week. A description of the content is outlined below. For more information or to find out when our next class starts, contact David Flament.

Introduction to Windows

Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with the computer keyboard and the ability to type at a steady pace

This is a solid introduction to the Windows operating system using adaptive technology (either screen reader or screen magnification). You will learn the basic concepts to operate and use AT (adaptive technology). We will also cover applications and file management,

MS Word®

Prerequisites: Introduction to Windows or equivalent

You will learn to enter text, use various editing techniques, save files, format text and print documents. We will also cover inserting page numbers and dates, creating tables and using the spell checker.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Open a document from the hard drive or removable drive

Read a document using the reading commands of their AT

Select, cut or copy, and paste text within a document or between documents

Use text formatting commands including Bold, Underline and Font

Spell check a document and correct mistakes

Search a document to find a word and replace it with a different word

Change the page margins

Add page numbers

Create Headers and Footers

Create a table

Internet and Email

Prerequisites: Introduction to Windows, MS Word® or equivalent

You will learn to navigate web pages, search the web, fill out online forms, and send and receive email using an online email account. Students finish the class having their own online email account.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Choose the ISP that is right for them

Go to a specific location on the World Wide Web

Read the information on a web page

Navigate a web page with multiple regions

Find the correct link to a specific location on a web page

Fill out a form on a web page

Use a search engine to find information on a specific topic

Navigate a web-based email account

Send and receive email

Forward or reply to an email

Attach a file to an email

MS Excel®

You will learn to navigate a worksheet and workbook, edit or create a new worksheet and workbook, edit or create a formula, use the fill command to quickly enter data, and format data. We will also cover printing, moving worksheets, and creating and using a template.